The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs

Feb 16, 2022 - This system of support includes the California Department of Education, 16 county offices of education across 11 regions, and contracted technical assistance providers. The  technical assistance provides schools with ongoing support to help them create effective programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4545

The 2022-23 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2022 - The trailer bill language indicates that services provided under the proposal are intended to supplement and not supplant existing foster youth services provided by the campus, county, or state. The language also requires CSU to submit a report on foster youth services and outcomes every two years beginning March  31, 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4537

The 2022-23 Budget: Middle Class Scholarship Program

Mar 30, 2022 - (For context, about 90  percent of tax filers in California are beneath this cap.) Revamped MCS Program Is Much Costlier Than Original Program. In fall 2021, CSAC prepared a cost estimate for the revamped MCS program using more detailed student ‑level data than was available when the 2021 ‑22 budget was enacted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4581

Funding for state and local air quality regulatory agencies. [Ballot]

Jan 24, 2020 - In 2019-20, CARB is budgeted at $1.4  billion, which comes from revenues generated by various taxes and fees. Local Air Quality Districts . There are 35 air districts in California. In addition to working with CARB to produce air quality management plans as part of the SIP, air districts are responsible for implementing the plans within their jurisdictions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-032

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 11, 2021 - Trailer legislation authorizes DHCS to award these grants through a competitive process to higher education institutions, as well as other qualified entities (such as counties, health care service plans, community-based organizations, and behavioral health providers).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4461

The 2021-22 Budget: UC Programs in Medical Education

Feb 26, 2021 - According to UC, 72  p ercent of practicing physicians from the UC Irvine program practice in county health facilities or federal qualified health centers, 66  p ercent work in practices that serve primarily low ‑income patients, and 53  p ercent work in practices where a majority of patients are Latino.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4389

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Major CCC Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - (So ‑called “basic aid ” or “fully community ‑supported ” districts whose revenues from local property taxes and enrollment fees are in excess of their total allotment under the funding formula do not receive their funding based on SCFF ’s rules.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4531

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Community college districts and K ‑12 agencies (including school districts and county offices of education) may apply for these grants. To be eligible for funding, applicants must demonstrate a commitment from one or more employers to hire participating apprentices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

Update on Community College Reserves

Jan 27, 2021 - Local reserves also allow colleges to handl e lower-than-budgeted local property tax receipts or unexpected drops in enrollment. Additionally, local reserves help colleges manage their cash flow and pay their bills while awaiting receipt of funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4323

The 2021-22 Budget: Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Spending Authorities

Mar 2, 2021 - . $820.5 Testing, treatment, surge capacity, and vaccination of staff and incarcerated persons. 281.3 Governor ’s Office of Emergency Services California Disaster Assistance Act grant funds to reimburse local governments for certain coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID ‑19) response costs. 119.8 General Services Hotels for health care workers, housing for vulnerable people released from prison and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4393